The Chelsea boss is an energetic figure on the touchline, kicking every ball and prowling well outside the boundary of his dugout.

A trip to the London Stadium tomorrow for the EFL Cup fixture against West Ham provides Conte with the freedom of a larger technical area.

And he will ask Chelsea chiefs to give him more room to bark his orders at home games.

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“I have to ask my club to try to change the technical area”

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte

Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Conte said: "I know that these two teams are big rivals, but in England it's fantastic the atmosphere during the game, during a match and I hope to see this tomorrow.

"If I have to compare the technical area to Stamford Bridge, I'm happy.

"For me it's very difficult. I have to ask my club to try to change the technical area. My area and also for the other coach."

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Man United boss Jose Mourinho had a lengthy chat with Antonio Conte at full-time on Sunday

Conte has demanded he is shown the same respect he has always shown others after Jose Mourinho's apparent disapproval.

Manchester United boss Mourinho spoke at length to Conte at the final whistle of Sunday's defeat to his former club.

It was suggested the Portuguese had been annoyed that his Italian successor had encouraged the home support to cheer on the Blues when they were already 4-0 up.

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Stamford Bridge has a relatively tight touchline

Reports in Italian media said Mourinho told Conte: "You don't celebrate like that at 4-0, you can do it at 1-0, otherwise it's humiliating for us."

Conte insists he shows respect to his fellow managers and was quick to defend his passion for his job.

"I think that everyone must show respect for me, for my work, for my job," Conte said.